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llama

lla·ma [ lmə ] (plural lla·mas)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. shaggy-coated long-necked mammal: a domesticated longhaired South American animal related to camels.load-carrying, wool. Latin name Llama glama.

2. wool: wool or cloth made from llama hair

[Early 17th century. Via Spanish< Quechua]
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